Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It's famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways.

Information & Facts

Activities

It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.

Climate

Queensland's Gold Coast has a sub-tropical climate with around 300 days of sunshine per year. Plan ahead with this information on temperature and rainfall – and don't forget to pack the sunscreen. During summer the average temperature is a pleasant 21 - 28.4°C